Do you find it hard to wait? Are you frequently impatient with delays, unanswered prayer, people who interrupt your work, and the like? Perhaps David’s example of “waiting well” will inspire you. He endured a long delay in becoming the king of Israel, despite God’s promise that he would one day be king. Mike Osborne shares an important key to become a better “waiter,” along with ten tips for becoming more of a patient person.
King Saul was a man of enormous potential, but in the end his was largely a wasted life. In this message delivered on Father’s Day, Mike Osborne addresses the question of what makes a man. Unlike Saul, David was able to lay aside his idols and live in faithful dependence upon God. Find out how you can do that, too.
In 1 Samuel 30, David learns first-hand a valuable lesson about leadership: that clever ideas are not always good ideas. He commits a strategic error that ends up costing him and others dearly. Nevertheless, God in his grace turns mistakes into miracles. Find out three ways you can move beyond failure into freedom.
In 1 Samuel 25, we find that even David, the man after God’s heart, could have a bad day. The interaction between foolish Nabal, impulsive David, and wise Abigail has much to say about our inclination to sin and our need of a Savior. Find out how Abigail points forward to Christ, the One who took our blame on the cross.
In 1 Samuel 24, David continues his flight from King Saul, and along the way teaches us something about forgiveness. If you’ve been hurt by another person, David’s forgiveness of Saul is instructive. Mike Osborne gives a framework for understanding forgiveness as well as practical guidance for setting an offender free.
How can you figure out God’s will? Is it even possible to figure out God’s will in specific situations? Are there any Biblical guidelines for making wise decisions? In 1 Samuel 23, David faced two situations in which he didn’t know what to do. Find out what David did, and how we should respond today to dilemmas that we face.
The well-known adage, “no pain, no gain,” seems to apply to David in 1 Samuel 21:10-22:5. As he flees King Saul, David goes through several gut-wrenching experiences. Mike Osborne explains how God used these experiences in David’s life to prepare him for greatness. In Christ’s life as well as ours, the way up is down.
Asst. Pastor Seth Hammond
1 Samuel 18:1-4, 2 Samuel 1:25-26
“Most people in our society have ‘acquaintances.’ Do you have a best friend that will do anything for you no matter what? Seth Hammond discusses the importance of having a close friend by looking over the incredible friendship of David and Jonathan. When the world tells us to make it on our own, the Bible tells us that we can’t do it alone.”
Have you ever felt envious of someone else? No? Perhaps by looking at how King Saul reacted to David’s increasing popularity, you will see a bit of yourself in the mirror. In this third message in his series on the life of David, Mike Osborne talks about the symptoms of envy, its source, and its cure.
The story of David and Goliath is familiar to people of all ages. Mike Osborne explains that the main point of the story is commonly missed, however. Is the story about a brave young boy who killed a giant, or a different hero altogether?
In this first sermon in a series on the early life of David, Mike Osborne explains a key difference between human beings and God. “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart,” God tells Samuel.
Learn three implications of this truth touching how we relate to ourselves, others, and God.
This passage of Romans is one of the most-loved passages in all the Bible. In this conclusion to his Easter sermon series, Mike Osborne explains that believers are the object of God’s affection. The security that comes from knowing we are precious to God and Christ has risen can propel you to come out of hiding and live boldly for God’s glory.
What will get you through your times of trial with hope rather than bitterness? In this message, Mike Osborne explains that it’s the future glory awaiting us on the new earth that fuels loving, patient, sacrificial living in the present. Find out what the Bible teaches about the new earth and why it’s important to think about it often.
This is the third in Mike Osborne’s Easter series on Romans 8. In the first part of this great chapter, the Apostle Paul lays out the benefits of our justification and sanctification. Now, in verses 12-17, he tells us about our adoption. What’s it like for you to think of God as your Father? Do you live from day to day with a consciousness that you are his dearly loved child? This message will help you understand three reasons you can rejoice in your adoption.
In this message Mike Osborne explains the difference between justification and sanctification, and gives two reasons why Christians should pursue their sanctification with joy. Perhaps you’ve grown discouraged in your fight for holiness. Find out why you shouldn’t give up.
With this message on Romans 8:1-4, Pastor Mike Osborne begins a new series called Finding Easter in Your Basket of Disappointment. The series is a 6-part study of Romans 8. The opening verses of the chapter teach that we have been justified, not by works we have done but by the work of Jesus Christ. If you struggle with unresolved guilt, listen to Mike’s explanation of what justification means, and begin again to preach the gospel to yourself everyday.
In 2 Corinthians 8, the apostle Paul commends the Christians of Macedonia for their generous, sacrificial, eager giving to the poor believers of Jerusalem. Listen to Mike Osborne explain how we, too, can learn to gladly give our money away. Included in this message is an update on the financial condition and goals of University Presbyterian Church.
Why do Christians pray? And why, when you feel disappointed or discouraged about prayer, should you keep on praying? Listen as Mike Osborne explains two stories from Luke 11 that give motivation to pray even when you don’t feel like it.
In this lecture, Dr. Peter Jones, Director of truthXchange, analyzes the cultural revolution that began in the 1960s and continues to change the world today. He shows that there are two competing and mutually exclusive worldviews: monism and theism. And he reminds Christians that while we must not nostalgically try to “reclaim America,” we must also not be silent while the rest of society worships and serves created things rather than the Creator.
A question-and-answer period follows the lecture.
Dr. Peter Jones, Executive Director and founder of truthXchange, delivered this sermon at UPC on February 22.
Speaking from 1 Kings 18, Jones told the story of the prophet Elijah’s challenge to King Ahab and the prophets of Baal.
The story shows not only Elijah’s bold example of heroism in the face of paganism, but also our need of a greater Hero if we are going to speak truth to a culture limping between two opinions. On Calvary, God’s fire came down on the innocent Victim, that we might be set free from wrath and emboldened to love.
The issue of infant baptism is one that has divided the church for centuries. All Christians agree that followers of Christ should be baptized. But what about their children?
In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne presents three arguments in favor of baptizing the children of believers. He also points out ways that all of us – no matter where we stand on baptism – can help children grow to know and love God.
When you share the gospel, are you afraid of rejection from people who are skeptical? Are you afraid that you won’t be able to answer their questions?
In this message, Seth Hammond reveals the importance of evangelism even when we have fears from how other people could respond to us. The Apostle Paul gives us a great example of someone who proclaims the gospel message bodly in the face of great opposition.
Do you have a few people to rely on when times are tough? Are there some faithful friends who can hold up your hands when you get tired of the battle? Listen as Mike Osborne explains what happened when the Israelites were attacked by Amalekites in Exodus 17. It shows that you might need something besides prayer.
Thousands of Christians choose not to ever join a church. Many churches do not even have a membership process. In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne defends the practice of church membership, giving five reasons it is important.
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